World gives mixed reactions to Bruno Mars performing at Super Bowl

Fans of music and American football have given wildly mixed reactions to the news that Bruno Mars will be playing the Super Bowl Half-time show.

Mars is set to perform with Red Hot Chili Peppers at XLVIII at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ on 2 February 2014 when the New Orleans Saints take on the Seattle Seahawks. They'll be following in the footsteps of the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, The Rolling Stones many more who have entertained millions during the legendary half-time performance.

While many have welcomed the news that rock veterans RHCP will be taking to the stage, Mars' appearance has split opinion to a much greater extent.

A comment piece on PolicyMic declared that Mars was 'the worst thing to happen to the Super Bowl, declaring that "while Mars may be a good singer and a decent songwriter, he is painfully devoid of any sort of charisma.

"He's the blandest of the bland in his fedora and jean jackets. His style isn't so much his own as the leftovers from Jason Mraz's closet. In terms of cultural weight, he pales in comparison to his generational peers — Beyoncé, JT, Miley, even Taylor Swift — to say nothing of the all-time greats that have played Super Bowls past. I can't think of a single person who's seen Bruno Mars in concert, and for good reason: His performances are polite, impeccable and utterly forgettable."

People also took to Twitter to share their dismay:

Superbowl 2014: No Patriots, no 49ers and Bruno Mars. I will need a lot of Beer!!! #SuperBowl